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Chapter 13 1973

At the time the French settled in Montreal, Au-tche-a, one of the Ottawa prophets, told his people there were some strange persons living in this continent, who were far superior to any other inhabitants upon the earth.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird

As he neared the Gulf of Pe-tche-lee, the sea-breeze brought calm to his troubled spirit and imparted renewed vigor to his wearied mind.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 20, June, 1859 Various

So Au-tche-a determined to search for these wonderful people and he persuaded five of his neighbors to accompany him in his undertaking.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird

At last they recognized the great prophet Au-tche-a and his party coming back from his long trip, having found his "Manitou" that he was looking after.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird

At the crossing of Little Traverse Bay at the point called "Ki-tche-ossening," that is to say, "on the big rock," all the Indians waited until all the canoes arrived, after which they would all start together in crossing the bay.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird

The reader may imagine how it was, when Au-tche-a landed and exhibited his strange articles -- his gun with its belongings, his axes, his knives, his new mode of making fire, his cooking utensils, his clothing and his blankets.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird

So Au-tche-a and his party were taken on board, and his little frail canoe was hoisted into the ship.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird

Indians and children used to go around among the camps and salute one another with the words, "Ne-baw-baw-tche-baw-yew," that is to say, "I am or we are going around as spirits," feasting and throwing food into the fire -- as they believe the spirits of the dead take the victuals and eat as they are consumed in the fire.

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan Andrew J. Blackbird

The Bororo used _tche begki_, down-stream, and _tcheo bugkii_, up-stream.

Across Unknown South America Arnold Henry Savage Landor 1894